Gylfi Sigurðsson
Icelandic footballer and Premier League player
Born
September 8th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Iceland
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This footballer was a midfielder who played for clubs including Reading, Hoffenheim, and Swansea City. Achievements included being a key player for Iceland during their historic run to the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016 and earning a transfer to Everton in 2017. Accumulated significant Premier League experience and contributed to club successes with assists and goals.
Represented Iceland in UEFA Euro 2016
Played for Everton in the Premier League
Scored key goals in international competitions
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